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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 271
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Secondary forest around Pa Dalih
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1100
Maximum elevation (m) 1100
Start date 1993/08/07
End date 1993/08/07
Family Meliaceae
Identification Aglaia korthalsii Miq.
Determined by Parnell, C.M. (K), 1995.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Tree some20 m. tall. White latex, red sapwood. Uses: Timbertree, for planks, only inside. The heartwood is used for posts. Firewood, burns good even when fresh. Fruit edible. Medicinal, latex smeared on the skin is good against skin diseases. Name in Kelabit language: Labuno Siah.

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